Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT with an alternat location of Vanderburg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA and will supporting the Sentinel program.
The selected candidate will fill the role of Liaison Engineer for NGDS SDS Sentinel Program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Responsibilities include the following:
- Liaison/MRB
- Act as engineering authority for non-conformances
- Perform timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations
- Coordinate with a team of multiple disciplines/stakeholder groups to determine effective solutions to defects that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives
- Working knowledge of subsystems (electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems) installations, composite structures, & metallic structures
- Maintain integrity of the Material Review Board (MRB) process and engineering authority
- Manage/Lead complex issues through hands-on coordination with all departments and levels of leadership until completion
- Knowledge of the tools (such as) SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES
- Weekend support may be required on occasion to support program efforts
- This position will utilize your excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with senior management, peers, and employees.
Basic Qualifications:
- 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Experience with MRB engineering process
- Knowledge of the tools (such as) SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous MRB/LE Authority for Engineering
- Legacy Northrop Grumman AS Liaison Engineering experience with tools and processes
- Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
- Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE ) (3-D model engineering definition)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem solving abilities
- Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature
- Industrial construction experience
- Commercial/Government Construction experience
- Civil Experience
- Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)
- Field experience
- QCM-C cert
- NAVCOM
- USACE - US Army Corp of Engineers
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science with 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval
- Experience with Material Review Board engineering processes
- Knowledge of SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES
- Previous MRB or Liaison Engineering authority experience
- Legacy Northrop Grumman AS Liaison Engineering experience with related tools and processes
- Hands-on production assembly line experience
- Model Based Engineering experience using 3-D model engineering definitions
- Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Northrop Grumman MRB engineering signature
- Industrial, commercial, government, or civil construction experience
- Unified Facilities Guide Specifications knowledge
- Field experience
- QCM-C certification
- NAVCOM experience
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers experience
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